Georgia Hall calls for support for mums in professional sport
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Georgia Hall emphasizes the challenges faced by female athletes returning to elite competition after motherhood. Hall, who became a mother in February, recently returned to the Ladies European Tour in May after a hiatus since August 2025. She is preparing for the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes, where she previously won in 2018. Hall advocates for increased recognition of the difficulties mothers encounter and aims to set an example for other women. She acknowledges that while her priorities have shifted, her passion for golf remains strong as she prepares for the upcoming tournament starting July 30.
- •Georgia Hall returned to professional golf in May 2026 after having a baby in February.
- •She is preparing for the AIG Women's Open from July 30 to August 2, 2026.
- •Hall notes the under-recognition of challenges faced by mothers in elite sports.
- •She aims to demonstrate that competing professionally after motherhood is possible.
- •Hall emphasizes the importance of support in balancing motherhood and sports.
"Georgia Hall believes society does not talk enough about how difficult it is for female athletes to return to elite sport after having children.
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